For people living in North America, travel “overseas” means the charm of England,the romance of France, the sun splashed Mediterranean, or even exotic Thailand. For residents of other parts of the worldan “overseas” trip can mean exciting New York City, great skiing at Canada’s Whistler Mountain, or sunbathing in Cancun, Mexico.
Whatever direction Overseas Travel means to you, one thing is for sure, travel anywhere can be a costly venture when it comes to accommodations. The good news is – there’s an easy answer to affordable, spacious, fine accommodations just about anywhere in the world – it’s called renting a timeshare.
Many people are not aware that when timeshare owners can’t use their weeks, they list them for rent. This gives people looking for a budget-friendly vacation a great deal. Most timeshare rentals are up to 50% less than the cost of a single hotel room. In addition, timeshare rentals are much more spacious than a hotel room, most having separate bedrooms, a living area, and a dining area.
And most timeshare rentals come with a kitchen. This obviously allows for further cost-savings – no need for the expense of eating out three times a day. The convenience is another bonus – eat breakfast in your pajamas, fix healthy snacks through-out the day, have popcorn and ice cream for at-home movie night. If you’re staying where there is a farmer’s market in the area , the availability of fresh vegetables and fresh fruit, even fresh fish, along with cheeses, breads, and other goodies allows you to enjoy the fun of preparing local dishes in your own kitchen.
Many timeshare rentals are attached to luxury resorts with resort amenities included in the one low rental price. These could include multiple swimming pools, often with waterpark features, hot tubs, kiddie pools and children’s playgrounds, arcade game rooms and lighted tennis courts. Additional activities run the gamut from learning how to hula to bocci ball tournaments. Often you can participate in ice cream socials, barbecue get-togethers, and karaoke sing-alongs.
Timeshare rentals are available all over the globe, from Spain’s Costa del Sol to Australia’s Surfer’s Paradise beaches, from downtown New Orleans to downtown Paris, from the Caribbean to Colorado Rocky Mountain ski resorts.
So start packing – the odds are you can afford to stay just about anywhere in the world you want to go, and enjoy beautiful accommodations in the bargain.
About the author:
Alice Perkins is a timeshare travel blogger for RedWeek.com, the largest online market place for timeshare rentals, where vacationers can find luxury accommodations for less than the cost of a typical hotel room.